
Volkswagen Caddy
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LA55 WTVMOT history
LA55 WTV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 214,828 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,883 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 WTV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 WTV was last recorded at 214,828 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 214,694 miles · 30 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 134 miles
- Average per year
- 9,883 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,828 miles
- 2025 – 214,694 miles
- 2024 – 210,276 miles
- 2023 – 202,719 miles
- 2022 – 196,905 miles
- 2021 – 194,061 miles
- 2020 – 189,286 miles
- 2019 – 180,947 miles
- 2017 – 176,792 miles
- 2016 – 162,768 miles
- 2015 – 143,221 miles
- 2014 – 122,573 miles
- 2013 – 105,019 miles
- 2012 – 96,048 miles
- 2011 – 83,173 miles
- 2010 – 69,317 miles
- 2009 – 57,531 miles
- 2008 – 42,455 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front and rear tyres different sizes 225 50 17 and 235 50 17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,828 miles (+134)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 214,828 miles
- Test number
- 139892536046
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Fail214,694 miles (+4,418)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,694 miles
- Test number
- 125090001259
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass210,276 miles (+130)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 210,276 miles
- Test number
- 882884796196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes 225 50 17 and 235 50 17
Fail210,146 miles (+7,427)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,146 miles
- Test number
- 619956202493
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes 225 50 17 and 235 50 17
Pass202,719 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 202,719 miles
- Test number
- 827752901906
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,709 miles (+5,804)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,709 miles
- Test number
- 410332413027
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass196,905 miles (+2,844)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 196,905 miles
- Test number
- 631216956388
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass194,061 miles (+4,775)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 194,061 miles
- Test number
- 967386303531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,286 miles (+8,339)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 189,286 miles
- Test number
- 725328744567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,947 miles (+4,155)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 180,947 miles
- Test number
- 652967028649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,792 miles (+14,024)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 176,792 miles
- Test number
- 584207653325
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront and rear discs rusty
Pass162,768 miles (+19,547)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 162,768 miles
- Test number
- 531309556995
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass143,221 miles (+20,648)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 143,221 miles
- Test number
- 326522175054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,573 miles (+17,554)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 122,573 miles
- Test number
- 237809054075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,019 miles (+8,971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 105,019 miles
- Test number
- 719414863090
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass96,048 miles (+12,875)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 96,048 miles
- Test number
- 779574612239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,173 miles (+13,856)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 83,173 miles
- Test number
- 349806251208
- NoteCenter and rear exhaust corroding front wipers poor offside rear tyre low 195/65/15
Pass69,317 miles (+11,786)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,317 miles
- Test number
- 423987110263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a few minor cuts in the tread
- NoteOffside rear tyre has a few minor cuts in the tread also has a nail in the tread
Pass57,531 miles (+15,076)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,531 miles
- Test number
- 770060849267
- NoteNearside front cv boot showing signs of leakin but no splits
Pass42,455 miles (+48)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,455 miles
- Test number
- 702140948278
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNearside rear and offside rear leaf spring bump stops breakin up
Fail42,407 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,407 miles
- Test number
- 842499038289
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNearside rear and offside rear leaf spring bump stops breakin up
Questions about LA55 WTV
- Does LA55 WTV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 WTV is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 WTV?
- The MOT on LA55 WTV is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 WTV done?
- LA55 WTV was recorded at 214,828 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 9,883 miles a year.
- Has LA55 WTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 WTV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA55 WTV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA55 WTV find?
- LA55 WTV passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; exhaust rusty.
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